The municipality of Baco in Oriental Mindoro has declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by tropical depression “Romina.” The Sangguniang Bayan formalized the declaration through Resolution No. 290-2024. It will enable the local government to access emergency funds and...
BACOLOD CITY – The province of Negros Occidental was placed under a state of calamity on Friday, Dec. 13, four days after the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano that affected thousands of residents in eight areas. KANLAON Volcano evacuees line up for hot meals in an evacuation center in Negros...
BACOLOD CITY – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has issued a resolution recommending that the entire province of Negros Occidental be placed under a state of calamity due to explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, PDRRMC chairperson, presided...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – This province has been declared under a state of calamity due to extensive damage from super typhoon “Pepito.” GAMBITO (FB) The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the declaration sought by Gov. Jose V. Gambito to expedite recovery efforts. The...
CAVITE—The local government unit (LGU) of Dasmariñas declared a state of calamity due to a dengue fever outbreak, with cases surging almost fourfold compared to the same period last year. The Office of Civil Defense Calabarzon (OCD Calabarzon) said it is already coordinating with the city...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has launched immediate calamity loan assistance for members and pensioners severely affected by recent typhoons. Eligible applicants are members and pensioners residing in areas declared under a state of calamity during Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Kristine, Marce,...
President Marcos has assured that the government has enough calamity funds and pre-positioned goods for typhoons until the end of this year, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez said on Monday, Nov. 11. (MB file photo) While calamity funds historically dry up by...
Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. is urging the...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The town of Tagkawayan in this province has declared a state of calamity after it incurred damages due to severe tropical storm “Kristine.” About 9,000 families or 30,000 individuals in this province were evacuated due to flooding caused by the tropical cyclone. Gov....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The entire province of Albay was placed under state of calamity on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22, due to massive flooding and landslides from heavy rains caused by tropical storm "Kristine." Board Member and Liga ng mga Barangay president Hisham Ismail said that the...
State-owned Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated a near P3 billion in emergency loans to aid its members and pensioners in regions affected by recent calamities. In a statement, the pension fund for government workers said over P2.8 billion has been earmarked for...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – This province has been placed under a state of calamity due to the damage caused by super typhoon “Julian” last week. Cagayan Provincial Board Member Vilmer Viloria said the provincial board approved the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council...
